Smoky BBQ Beans
Get ready to elevate your barbecue game with these Smoky BBQ Beans—a rich, robust side dish packed with layers of smoky, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors! This recipe marries tender navy beans with crispy bacon, caramelized onions, and garlic, all simmered to perfection in a luscious sauce made from ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, and a medley of bold spices like smoked paprika and chili powder. With just 15 minutes of prep and a slow, flavorful cook time, these beans become irresistibly hearty and satisfying. Perfect for backyard cookouts or weeknight dinners, serve them alongside grilled meats or as a comforting standalone bite that will steal the show. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or craving a taste of smoky warmth, these homemade BBQ beans are a crowd-pleasing masterpiece!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 30 ounces canned navy beans
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 medium onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 0.25 cup molasses
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup water
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned navy beans, then set aside.
Chop the bacon into small pieces. In a large pot over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pot.
Dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
Add the diced onion to the pot and cook in the bacon fat until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Add the navy beans and water to the pot. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot partially, and let the beans cook for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
If the mixture becomes too thick or begins to stick, add more water as needed to reach the desired consistency.
Once the beans have thickened and flavors have melded, remove from heat. Stir in the cooked bacon pieces.
Serve warm and enjoy as a flavorful side dish at your next barbecue.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
376 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.2 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 895 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.9 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.0 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.5 g | ||
| Protein | 17.2 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 163 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 1036 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
